48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards(TV Special)–
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Special
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Special
Less1996

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The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards(TV Movie)–
Himself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
Himself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
Less1995
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The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards(TV Movie)–
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
Less1992

The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards(TV Special)–
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV & Presenter: Best Actress / Actor in a TV-Series Drama
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV & Presenter: Best Actress / Actor in a TV-Series Drama
Less1984

The 9th Annual People's Choice Awards(TV Special)–
Himself - Presenter: Favourite Female Performer in New Television Program
Himself - Presenter: Favourite Female Performer in New Television Program
Less1983

The 31st Annual Emmy Awards(TV Special)–
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special / Presenter: Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series & Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special / Presenter: Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series & Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Less1979

The 30th Annual Emmy Awards(TV Special)–
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Less1978

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The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards(TV Special)–
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series and Presenter
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series and Presenter
Less1977

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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

BIOGRAPHY

Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. was born on May 27, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York City. He made his professional acting debut at age 17, winning the Donaldson Award as best newcomer to theatre. He went to New York University on a basketball scholarship and was invited to try out for the New York Knicks, yet...